The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on February 23, 2011 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, Van Santen, and Wing present. Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, Renee Melby, Cindy Welch, Lori Risbrudt, and Kevin Fick.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Rylander moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Johnson. MCU.

Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

Approval of January 19, 2011 minutes.

YTD Financial Report.

Approval of bills: January Hand-payables: $31,708.94, January Wire Transfers: $42,880.94, and February bills: $112,513.37.

FY 2011 Cash Flow projections.

Van Santen seconded. MCU.

Communication/DelegationsSuperintendent Jensen presented certificates to the Board Members in honor of School Board Member Recognition as a small token of appreciation.

Mrs. Risbrudt presented information on a proposed Music Trip for Grades 8-12 on March 25-27, 2011 to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Van Santen made a motion to approve the Music Trip with a 1:7 chaperone/student ratio. Spangler seconded. MCU.

Board ReportsNelson gave a report on Lakes Country Service Coop and Region 1.

Bus No. 3 was towed to Fargo for warranty work under re-call. There was additional work needed that the mechanics felt were a result of the re-call and was submitted as warranty work.

The electric boiler continues to be satisfactory in the way that it performs. Mr. Jensen noted that commercial cycling is less frequent than residential. He continues to do analysis of the large dual fuel charges to calculate the payback on the electric boiler installation.

Mr. Jensen along with area Superintendents attended a Legislative Session at the Capitol on February 15th and met with area Legislators.

Mr. Jensen reported on the following on behalf of Principal Otte:

Mr. Otte is looking into alternatives for Homecoming/Snow Week Coronation.

Kindergarten round-up will be held April 5th with the possibility of 26 or 27 students.